A stainless steel hopper that is resistant to powder adhesion and less prone to bridging.

Powders behave very differently depending on their properties and the environment in which they are handled, making them very difficult to manage. Our company receives daily inquiries regarding the handling of powders, and among them, a common issue reported is that "blockages such as bridges and rat holes occur, preventing sufficient quantities from being supplied to the next process." To address these challenges, our company offers an "aeration hopper" in our product lineup, and to ensure that customers can confidently choose our products, we conducted experiments to demonstrate its effectiveness.

Why does powder get clogged? We will explain basic terms related to powder and introduce methods to resolve powder clogs from the perspective of the containers used to hold the powder! "Powder clogging" is a common issue when discharging powder from containers. It can lead to variations in product quality due to prolonged discharge times or complete stoppages. But why does the powder flow poorly (get clogged) in the first place? Here, we summarize the causes of powder clogging and the specifications of containers and peripheral equipment to resolve these issues.

Hopper with surface treatment for smooth powder flow "Powder Adhesion Prevention Hopper [THT-G]" Ideal for feeding into filling machines and large containers. ○ The inner surface of the hopper is treated with Gemini processing to prevent powder adhesion. ○ Since the surface is directly processed, unlike coatings, there is no concern about peeling. ○ It has good slip properties, making it less likely to form bridges, allowing for smooth discharge. ○ The discharge port is a helix design, making installation, removal, and cleaning easy.